FUGU HIBACHI SUSHI
1151 S TOLEDO BLVD · NORTH PORT · Sarasota County · FL 34288
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed broccoli in the 2-door cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over washed and cut onions in the 2-door cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw scallops (50F – Cold Holding) in a double container in the top portion of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the scallops had been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator removed the empty container allowing the scallops to properly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed sushi rice held under time as public health control with no time marking. The operator placed a time on the rice. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees working and engaging in food service/preparation with no certified food manager on site.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the three compartment sink. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Xiao Zhou Jiang FRLA food handler certification expired 6/27/2024.
Basic 4
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for sugar. The operator discarded the plastic container. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone and drink mix stored on a shelf above the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the personal belongings. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed tape used to repair the door handles on the sliding glass door cooler behind the front counter.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 104F standing water on the cook line. The operator properly stored the utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:53 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.